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Warning: Seriously Cute Craft Supplies

November 10, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 31 Comments

Recently I helped out a fellow quilter who was desperately seeking some fabric to finish off a project, and made a new friend in the process! Not only did Tracey write the sweetest thank you  – she also sent me a package of the most gorgeous felt embellishments and brooch kit that I have ever seen! Tracey is such an accomplished quilter and designer – lots of eye candy on her blog. 

Thank you Tracey – you have wonderful taste in craft supplies and I look forward to incorporating them into a few projects soon!

Tracey has advised that the felt goodies are available from Fix Design in New Zealand who have an etsy shop and an online store.  I have some ideas for the felt, but first I want to admire them some more!

The latest issue of Marie Claire Idees arrived in my letterbox this week and it is a wonderful issue full of lots of decorating and craft ideas for Christmas. Here are some of my favourite projects –

I can’t wait to get crafting on some Christmas projects – it is my favourite time of the year!!

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  1. two hippos says

    November 11, 2009 at 1:35 am

    What fabulous felt shapes!

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  2. bluebird-lyn says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:26 am

    Hello Lisa, I love craft items made from felt and also working with this medium….Lisa you are right Tracey does have some seriously cute craft supplies…Warm Regards Lyn

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  3. Janellybelly says

    November 10, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Oh, I love all your felt goodies from Tracey – off to check out her blog.
    I’m looking forward to seeing your new Christmas creations for this year 🙂

    Reply
  4. peppermintpatcher says

    November 10, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    Thank you for your beautiful words. I’m so pleased that you liked the felt and I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

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  5. sewnut says

    November 10, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Very sweet felt shapes. Easy to fall in love…..

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  6. Cascade Lily says

    November 10, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Good thing you put a warning on that post! Those felties are gorgeous! So many possibilities, so little time – and the same goes for the mag!

    Reply
  7. clare's craftroom says

    November 10, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    Love that felt ! I still feel and probably act like a kid at Christmas !

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  8. Mom's Place says

    November 10, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    LOVE them all!!! I want to do the candy cane crafts!

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  9. Thimbleanna says

    November 10, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    I can’t wait either — I just wish I could decide where to begin!!!

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  10. Cathy (Tinniegirl) says

    November 10, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Isn’t that wreath beautiful. Love the gorgeous felt supplies too. I love felt.

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  11. Christy says

    November 10, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    seriously pretty! thank you for sharing those sweet pages from marie claire idees too!

    oh, there’s a giveaway in my blog. please drop by if you have the time!

    Reply
  12. Gabi says

    November 11, 2009 at 12:44 am

    I love christmas so much aswell, and I like your post :o)))
    Have a nice day Lots of Love Gabi

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  13. Laura in Paris says

    November 11, 2009 at 1:14 am

    Do you serve cheese during your Christmas meal? Well, if the answer is yes, you may want to participate in my French Cheese Knife giveaway! Visit my blog!

    Reply
  14. Tania says

    November 11, 2009 at 1:44 am

    I’m a bit of a felt junkie myself – and those goodies are lovelies.

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  15. Karin says

    November 11, 2009 at 2:14 am

    Oh, those little birds. They are so sweet! Can you believe I never ever worked with felt before? (Well, besides from when I was very little in school). Maybe I should look into it, people make such adorable items with it~!

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  16. Handmade in Israel says

    November 11, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Lovely supplies! Lucky you.

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  17. suzitee says

    November 11, 2009 at 3:38 am

    Oh yes…felt is such a lovely fabric to work with, and these embellishments are so lovely! What is it about that Farmers Market fabric? I think you know it’s one of my favourites too 🙂

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  18. Jenny says

    November 11, 2009 at 3:49 am

    love all the wonderful eye candy

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  19. Stephanie says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:11 am

    Yes, seriously cute. I know you’ll create an even cuter project to use those felt pieces in.

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  20. Heleen says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:31 am

    It all looks so sweet! And yes the Mary clair is my favorite magazine!

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  21. Terriaw says

    November 11, 2009 at 6:16 am

    These really are cute craft supplies. I love how they look layered with each other.

    I can’t wait to see more of the new Marie Claire magazine. Those candy cane decorations look adorable!

    Reply
  22. soyee says

    November 11, 2009 at 7:09 am

    lovely thank you presents.

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  23. The Quilt Buddy says

    November 11, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Lisa those felt birds are so adorable! I can’t wait to see what you and the girls do with them.

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  24. Renee says

    November 11, 2009 at 8:07 am

    And I can’t wait to see them.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  25. springrose says

    November 11, 2009 at 8:13 am

    I love the broach kit! Who knew you could find something already cut in a store that actually was cute!? Thanks for the great Christmas ideas. I love the candycane wreaths. I might have to give it a try with my kidos!! Or maybe for them! I think that would be even better!

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  26. Dogwood says

    November 11, 2009 at 10:10 am

    Tooo cute. I love those precious goodies. The colors are yummy. Sweet shapes. Fun!

    Isn’t Christmas just so much fun!

    Have a wonderful day.

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  27. Carrie P. says

    November 11, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Those little felt things are neat.
    You will be very busy with all those crafts. I really like them too.

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  28. Noelia says

    November 11, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    WOw really cute !! You know its hard to get felt over here, instead of it we get something similar called “Pañolenci” but you can cut it so good, or make a lot of details over ur design, specially tiny ones.

    I cant wait to start doing xmass stuff!!!

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  29. Katherine says

    November 11, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    Oh, what treats! Now I can hardly wait to see what you will make with these lovelies…

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  30. Lenna Green of Stitching Cow says

    November 11, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Gosh I love those little felt flowers, my mind is a whirl with possibilities as I am sure yours is too. Happy creating.

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  31. Tracy says

    November 12, 2009 at 5:01 am

    Be still my heart… so many sweets here… Those felt cuts are sooo pretty–endless possibilities…*sigh*… I can’t wait to see the lastes MCI!! Happy Days :o) ((HUGS))

    Reply

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